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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University is a large, public institution located in Mississippi State, ms. Founded in 1878, Mississippi State University offers undergraduate degrees in 344 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 18,154 undergraduates
cost $9,398 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Mississippi State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 75.2%
SAT score average 1215
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.6
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Mississippi State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Engineering and Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Marketing
Psychology, General
Mechanical Engineering

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,398
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,964
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $5,545
Cost of attendance* $27,107
Average financial aid package $14,760
Estimated cost $12,347 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $25,444
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,964
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $5,545
Cost of attendance* $43,153
Average financial aid package $14,760
Estimated cost $28,393 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Mississippi State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,154, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

22,657

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
59%
African American %
12%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
23%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Mississippi State University, students love their Student Association, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map Lee Boulevard, Mississippi State, MS 39762
phone 662-325-2323
address https://www.msstate.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student association

Black student alliance

Residence hall association

Fashion board

Campus activities board

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Mississippi State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Mississippi State University?

Mississippi State University is located in Mississippi State, ms.

What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi State University? 

The acceptance rate for Mississippi State University is 75%.

What’s the average GPA for Mississippi State University?

The average high school GPA for Mississippi State University students was 3.6.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Mississippi State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Mississippi State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $108,428.

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